These free financial resources about major purchases are provided by the FTC.ย Below are the descriptions with links to each item on the FTC site. ย The majority are in PDF format, feel free to download, use and share them.
- Buying A New Car: Discusses pricing terms, financing options, trade-ins and service contracts. Includes a worksheet to help the buyer when purchasing a car.
- Keys to Vehicle Leasing: Explains the differences between leasing and buying a car. Sample leasing form explains information required on a lease agreement, as well as buyer rights and responsibilities.
- Taking the Scare Out of Auto Repair: Explains how your vehicle works, how to identify common car problems, how to select a good technician and the kinds of questions to ask. Explains your rights.
- How to Buy an Energy-Efficient Home Appliance: Read the EnergyGuide label; compare the energy use of competing models; estimate their differences in energy costs; and consider both purchase price and estimated energy use when deciding which brand and model to buy.
- Warranties: Explains that federal law requires that warranties be available for you to read before you buy, even when you’re shopping by catalog or on the Internet.
